Hotel Excelsior Bay, Lake Garda

About Hotel Excelsior Bay

The Hotel Excelsior Bay occupies a superb position with splendid views and is situated on the lakefront promenade within a few minutes' walk of the centre of Malcesine.

A highlight of this hotel is its large lakeside terrace where you can enjoy live music being performed, including a saxophonist, during those balmy summer evenings. Throughout the warmer months, start your days with an al fresco breakfast on the lakeside terrace (weather permitting), and guests staying in Front Lake View rooms are also invited to enjoy dinner on the terrace.

Guestrooms are modestly furnished, but this hotel enjoys one of the best lakeside locations.

The lovely Hotel Excelsior Bay is a friendly, intimate retreat that enjoys a beautiful setting by the crystal waters of Italy's largest lake.

Accommodation:

Rooms with bath or shower, television, hairdryer, minibar and safe. Singles with shower.

Supplements (from):

Side Lake View & Balcony £10. Front Lake View £24. Deluxe Balcony £60. Single (on request).

Facilities:

Restaurant Il Patio
Bar
Lounge
Swimming pool (normally in use mid May-Sep)
Fitness room and one complimentary use of sauna
Sunbeds and massage (payable locally)
Lift
Free on-site parking

Information:

This hotel has 70 air-conditioned rooms. Transfer time from Verona airport: 1 hour 20 minutes. Citalia does not allow children at this hotel. Official Rating 4 star.

About Lake Garda

The largest of the Italian Lakes, Lake Garda stretches between the Alps and the Dolomites, embracing a diverse scenery, ranging from low-lying countryside on its southern borders and rising to the north with perpendicular cliffs draped in pine forests. Sheltered in a natural suntrap, the area around Lake Garda enjoys a warm climate in which olive groves and lemon orchards flourish.



DESENZANO

From the southern banks of Lake Garda lies the charming town of Desenzano, gazing out over to the Alps. A network of piazze, al fresco cafés and boutiques contrast beautifully with its three large beaches.



GARDA

Once a fishing village, Garda has become a colourful holiday resort, much favoured by Italian holidaymakers and opera fans due to its proximity to Verona, as well as being greatly appreciated by wine connoisseurs who make frequent trips to neighbouring vineyards in Bardolino.



GARDONE RIVIERA

From its lush gardens a path snakes through densely wooded arbours of the Acquapazza valley. Gardone Riviera's lakeside promenade is lined with intellectual cafés and artistic trattorias offering the gracious charms of a bygone era.



LIMONE

Limone, as its name suggests, alludes to the first lemon orchards planted in Europe. It is a magical place with old fishermens houses, narrow winding streets and lemon groves dominating the shores.



MALCESINE

Malcesine, one of the most charming towns on Garda's eastern shore, nestled by olive groves and sage coloured hills. A funicular climbs up Monte Baldo where scenic walks can be enjoyed in summer on its famous ski slopes.



RIVA

Riva, sheltered by Monte Rochetta and exuding a gentle and unhurried atmosphere, characterised by a medieval old town with one foot in a picturesque fishing harbour and the other raised to the 14th century castle.



SALO

Salò is a much sought after resort amongst informed cognoscenti offering an exciting choice of bars, cafés and inventive restaurants, specialising in regional dishes.



SIRMIONE

Set on a narrow promontory on the southern shore of Lake Garda, Sirmione is prized for its strategic location and gentle enchantments since ancient Roman times. At the entrance to the little town, which time seems to have passed by, rise the impressive fortifications of Rocca Scaligera.



TORBOLE

Torbole enjoys a privileged location between the north-west slopes of Monte Baldo and the mouth of the Sarca river. The area is favoured by windsurf enthusiasts and walkers who meet for cheerful refreshment at its quaint harbourside.



TREMOSINE

A lovely, unspoiled village Tremosine is sheltered from mass tourism by harmonious landscapes, cascading waterfalls, thick oak woods and ancient olive and chestnut groves.